Settings and information

Operating principle

1.  Button for:

1.  Button for:

> Selecting display
> Setting values

2.  Button for:

> Confirming selected display or set values
> Calling up computer information

3.  When the lights are on: instrument lighting brightness
4.  Calling up Check Control
5.  Checking oil level
6.  Setting the time
7.  Setting the date
8.  Viewing service requirement display

Exiting displays

The outside temperature reading and the time reappear when you press button 2or if you make no entries within approx. 15 seconds. If required, complete the current setting first.

    See also:

    Opening the main menu
    Press the button. The main menu is displayed. All iDrive functions can be called up via the main menu. ...

    Tilt alarm sensor
    The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm system responds in situations such as attempts to steal a wheel or when the car is towed. ...

    Example: dialing a phone number
    1. Briefly press the button on the steering wheel. 2. ›Dial number‹ The system says: »Please say the number« 3. E.g., ›123 456 790‹ The system says: »123 456 790. Continue? « 4. ›Dial‹ T ...